Process Safety Specialist

Job title: PROCESS SAFETY SPECIALIST
Location: Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire
Job reference #: 32692
Contract type: Fixed-term
Language requirements: French (fluent) and English (intermediate)

At Eni, we are looking for a Process Safety Specialist to join Eni Côte d'Ivoire, in Abidjan. You will be responsible for providing technical support to the HSE Department in accordance with Eni Côte d'Ivoire's integrated HSE management system, the HSE MSG, and Eni Natural Resources standards.

About Eni Côte d'Ivoire Limited

Eni Côte d'Ivoire is a leading energy company committed to the energy transition and achieving carbon neutrality by 2050. Present in Côte d'Ivoire since 2015, Eni is actively involved in the exploration and development of hydrocarbon resources, including the significant Baleine and Calao discoveries, which are the largest in the country's history. Eni's operations in Côte d'Ivoire focus on sustainable development, leveraging innovative technologies and partnerships to enhance the value of natural gas and support local communities through initiatives in education, health, and agricultural production. Advantages of working for Eni Côte d'Ivoire include opportunities for professional growth in a dynamic and innovative environment, a commitment to sustainability, and the chance to make a meaningful impact on local communities.

Main responsibilities:

• Apply Eni Côte d'Ivoire's policy on major accident prevention.
• Develop, implement, and update procedures and work instructions for the process safety management system in accordance with Eni standards (Process Safety Management System).
• Identify safety and environmental critical elements (SECEs) and define their performance standards.
• Ensure regular verification of SECEs (calibration, ESD/PSD testing, etc.).
• Establish a monthly dashboard to monitor process safety performance indicators.
• Conduct visits to operational sites to monitor aspects related to process safety.
• Deliver awareness sessions on process safety culture and related aspects.
• Carry out periodic inspections at operational sites to identify process safety anomalies and follow up on actions to resolve them.
• Provide technical support to other units, primarily operations, maintenance, asset integrity, and projects.
• Participate in workshops and contribute to the preparation of process safety risk analysis documents (hazard studies, POI, PSI, HAZID, HAZOP, GRA, FERA, EERA, LOPA, SIL, etc.).
• Coordinate activities with other HSE Department services to provide timely comments on technical documents for new projects. 
• Record, investigate, and follow up on incidents (accidents and near misses) and UA/UC related to process safety, as well as planned and unplanned shutdowns.
• Promote and implement Eni's Process Safety Fundamentals.
• Promote and implement all initiatives to improve the process safety management culture.
• Actively participate in external HSE audits (BART, Asset Integrity, certification, etc.).
  Conduct and follow up on process safety audits.
• Keep the technical documentation archive up to date (P&ID, Cause & Effect Matrix, ERP, etc.).
• Support the implementation of the emergency management system.
• Carry out any activity or task related to process safety as requested by the HSE Operations Coordinator or HSE Manager.

Skills and experience required:

• Bachelor's degree (three years of higher education).
• Technical degree.
• Preferably five years' experience in process safety or three years' experience in oil and gas within HSE, projects, or operations. Recent graduates may also be considered.
• Basic knowledge of HSE topics and process safety management.
• Fluent spoken and written French; intermediate spoken and written English (ability to write reports in English).
• Process safety: Familiarity with SECE, HAZOP, HAZID, FERA, QRA, ATEX studies, change management, bypass and ESD/PSD management, and related areas.
• Operational activities: Knowledge of onshore and offshore oil and gas production and processing activities, drilling and completion activities, and process safety.
• IT: Proficiency in IT tools and Microsoft Office software.
• Knowledge/training in ISO 14001 and ISO desired).
• Mandatory certificates (covered by Eni Côte d'Ivoire): BOSIET/FOET (OPITO) or STCW (Survival at Sea) certificate; Seafarer certificate issued by local authorities.
• Recommended certificates (provide valid documentation): COVID-19 vaccination; Process Safety training; Fire Safety training; First Aid training; any other HSE training.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Results-oriented with planning and organising skills.

How to apply:

• Applications are only accepted through our online application system.
• Please upload your CV in English.

About Eni

Eni is a global energy company operating in 61 Countries, with over 30,000 employees. Originally an oil & gas company, it has evolved into an integrated energy company, playing a key role in ensuring energy security and leading the energy transition. Eni's goal is to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050 through the decarbonization of its processes and of the products it sells to its customers. In line with this goal, Eni invests in the research and development of technologies that can accelerate the transition to increasingly sustainable energy. Renewable energy sources, bio-refining, carbon capture and storage are only some examples of Eni's areas of activity and research. In addition, the company is exploring game-changing technologies such as fusion energy – a technology based on the physical processes that power stars and that could generate safe, virtually limitless energy with zero emissions.

Working at Eni

At Eni we believe in enterprising people, capable of making a difference and making their contribution with passion and innovation, to respond to the global challenges of the energy transition. For us, the skills and attitudes of each individual, continuous training, and diversity and inclusion are fundamental. We promote flexible ways of working with particular attention to well-being, welfare and work life-balance. Eni will evaluate applications considering plurality and diversity as sources of enrichment. If your application is assessed to be among those most in line with the required profile, you will be contacted to continue the selection process. Whatever your ambition, at Eni you can find the tools to make it happen.

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